Textbooks Without the Cost
Eliminate Barriers to Learning
Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses provide all required learning materials on the first day of class — at no cost
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Faculty
De Anza's ZTC Commitment
For some students, the cost of textbooks and course materials can be one more barrier to staying enrolled and achieving their educational and career goals.
De Anza believes that the cost of course materials should never stand between a student and their education. That's why we've worked to create courses that use entirely ZTC materials.
ZTC textbooks and materials are created, adopted, or curated by De Anza faculty, including library and open resources, and are designed to be current, rigorous, accessible, and reflective of our diverse student populations.
Fully ZTC Courses and Pathways
The following degrees, certificates, and courses are funded by the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) grant.
Astronomy [2 courses]
ASTR 4
Bookkeeping - COC - [4 courses]
ACCT 305
Communication Studies 2.0 - AA-T - [9 courses]
Students can complete the Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer associate degree using designated sections with no required textbook cost.
COMM C1000 / COMM C1000H
Introduction to Public Speaking
Introduction to Public Speaking - HONORS
COMM 10 / COMM 10H
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Fundamentals of Oral Communication - HONORS
COMM 16 / COMM 16H
Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication - HONORS
COMM 8 / COMM 8H
Argumentation and Critical Inquiry in Oral Communication
Argumentation and Critical Inquiry in Oral Communication - HONORS
COMM 15 / COMM 15H
Critical Decision-Making in Groups
Critical Decision-Making in Groups - HONORS
COMM 7 / COMM 7H
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communication - HONORS
COMM 20
Performance Studies
COMM 9 / COMM 9H
Argumentation: Analysis of Oral and Written Communication
Argumentation: Analysis of Oral and Written Communication - HONORS
COMM 17 / COMM 17H
Organizational Communication
Organizational Communication - HONORS
Foundations of Data Science - COA - [5 Courses]
CIS 11
Global Studies - AA-T - [9 courses]
Students can complete the Global Studies for Transfer associate degree using designated sections with no required textbook cost.
World History from 750 to 1750 CE
World History from 750 to 1750 CE - HONORS
World History from 1750 CE to the Present
World History from 1750 CE to the Present - HONORS
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Kinesiology - AA-T -[6 courses]
Students can complete the Kinesiology for Transfer associate degree using designated sections with no required textbook cost.
Mathematics - AA-T - [6 courses]
Students can complete the Mathematics for Transfer associate degree using designated sections with no required textbook cost.
Meteorology [4 courses]
MET 10
Political Science - AA-T - [7 courses]
Students can complete the Political Science for Transfer associate degree using designated sections with no required textbook cost.
Grassroots Democracy: Leadership and Power
Grassroots Democracy: Leadership and Power - HONORS
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - HONORS
Statistics and Research Methods in Social Science
Project Management Practitioner - COA, COA-A and AA - [12 courses]
Students can complete the Project Management Practitioner associate degree using designated sections with no required textbook cost.
View the Pathway (COA Advanced)
Psychology - AA-T - [7 courses]
Students can complete the Psychology for Transfer associate degree using designated sections with no required textbook cost.
Hall of Heroes
We celebrate faculty and staff whose open education leadership lowers costs and expands opportunity for De Anza students.
Alicia Mullens
Contributed to 4 OER courses and built the meteorology ZTC degree and OER texts
Read MoreNeel Desai
Contributed to 4 OER courses and built the meteorology ZTC degree and OER texts
Read MoreSandra Li
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Accounting, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreCatherina Wong
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Accounting, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreRussell Hong
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Communications, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreDave Hamilton
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Communications, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreJoel Sakakihara
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Communications, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreAnya Iyengar
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Communications, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreRoyce Cano
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Communications, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreNicole Stibbard
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Communications, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreNick Chivers
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Communications, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreAlex Kramer
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Communications, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreStephanie Anderson
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Communications, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreShagun Kaur
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Communications, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreMarx Gomez Liendo
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in History, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreCheryl Owiensy
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Kinesiology, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreDanielle Altman
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Kinesiology, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
Read MoreRusty Johnson
Recognized for contributing and adopting OER/ZTC materials in Kinesiology, helping students access high-quality learning materials at little or no cost
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